Arts Council Funding

Faye Stewart, WIltshire's Arts Council Relationship Manager came and spoke at our last meeting and went through the key areas of funding currently available. She kindly produced the following paper for us but has extended an invitation for anyone who would like to know more to contact her directly.
Faye.Stewart@artscouncil.org.uk

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Music Hub

Here are the notes from Valerie Haywards presentation at our last full meeting about the changes in music provision in Wiltshire. If you would like to know more please get in touch with Valerie directly. Valerie.Hayward@wiltshire.gov.uk

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Notes from last full WAP meeting

Here are the notes from the last full WAP meeting that was held at Trowbridge Town Hall on the 26th of April.

I will embed the supporting papers in subsequent posts.

We have another meeting scheduled for 11am 13th June at Salisbury Arts Centre! What would you like to see on the agenda? Post or email me your suggestions. Wiltshireartspromoters@gmail.com

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SMALL GRANT PROGRAMME

South West Foundation in partnership with the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation is pleased to announce the second round of the small grant programme for charitable community groups offering services to people most in need in the South West Region. This programme is for grants up £1,000 and gives priority to small organisations with an annual income of less than £15,000 per annum who are working in the rural areas, coastal and market towns. The main focus of the programme is on organisations supporting any ‘marginalised’ group including people with mental health issues, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, on low incomes or from BME communities. Small organisations for the purposes of this fund are considered to be those organisations with an annual income of less than £15,000
For more information please contact South West Foundation on 01275 333666 or info@southwestfoundation.org.uk

Salisbury Cluster Event

GROW are running a cluster event for all voluntary and community groups based in the Salisbury area. Cluster events are designed to help groups to network more effectively with each other in their local area and highlighting how to find out about support and services they can access from GROW as well as other organisations.

If you require any of the following then this FREE event is for you!

• Do you need volunteers?
• Do you need information about working with people who have specific support needs?
• Do you need funding but don't know where to look?
• Do you need new trustees or need to better support the trustees you already have?
• Do you need training or help identifying training needs?

The event will also be a great opportunity to meet other groups in your area, share knowledge and experiences.

The event takes place on Thursday 14th June, 10am-12pm at St Michael's Church Centre, Bemerton Heath, SP2 9LE

Spaces are starting to fill up so BOOK NOW - email sarah@growwiltshire.org.uk or call 0845 034 5250 (local rates apply)

FREE Funding events for community groups across Wiltshire

WSFN is a network of funding advisors and funders working in Wiltshire & Swindon.  It meets to improve opportunities for the voluntary & community and statutory sectors in Wiltshire and Swindon to secure funds for their work, and to improve the co-ordination and provision of funding advice in Wiltshire and Swindon. WSFN has organised a series of FREE events for communtiy groups across the county, book now to secure your free place...

Better Applications, with the BIG Lottery
4th July, 9:30 - 1pm, Assembly Rooms, Town Hall, Devizes http://betterapplicationsdevizes.eventbrite.co.uk/
We will be joined by a speaker from the BIG Lottery to help you unravel the do’s and don’ts of writing applications.  A mixture of presentation and practical exercise, this session will equip you to increase your chances of success in applying for funding from charitable trusts as well as the Lottery.

Creative Ways to Raise Money
26th September, 9:30-1pm, Neeld Hall, Chippenham
http://creativefundraisingchippenham.eventbrite.co.uk/
&
10th October, 9:30-1pm, Salisbury Methodist Church
http://creativefundraisingsalisbury.eventbrite.co.uk/
Creative Community Fundraising, Scared by the prospect of a bungee jump from the church tower or overwhelmed by running a barbeque for 500?
In the current climate, most groups will have to raise all or part of their funds through events or activities in their local community.   This half day session will take a fun approach to helping you generate ideas and interest for money-spinning events and answer your questions about the practicalities of insurance, health & safety, etc.

All events are completely FREE OF CHARGE but you must book a ticket.  They are open to all and are generously funded by Wiltshire Council through WFSN.
http://www.stepupwiltshire.org.uk/wsfn.html

Wiltshire Cultural Events Programme 2012

An exciting range of participatory projects, themed events, performances and exhibitions are planned throughout 2012 across the county. The Wiltshire Council arts service is supporting these events and organisations and has collated this programme for Wiltshire communities. Please help us spread the word by sharing this information through your networks and organisations.

You can download the Wiltshire cultural events programme 2012 176kb or you can visit the arts service website for full details.

For other events and activities, or to register your own event please visit the council What’s On page.

Thanks for your support.

Faye Bradley

Arts Development Officer at Wiltshire Council

arts@wiltshire.gov.uk